チリの絶景の山頂・トップ20

the last hour is challenging and up but worth it

The British Lookout is a natural amphitheater in the French Valley of Torres del Paine National Park. Named after the British expeditions of the 1950s, it is notable for its lenga forest that frames panoramic views of the hanging glaciers of the French Valley and the imposing granite peaks: Cuernos del Paine, Paine Grande, and Cerro Catedral.

From the viewpoint, the city unfolds at your feet like a network of avenues, parks, and rooftops that fade into the horizon. Around it, the mountains rise in a vast natural amphitheater, displaying varying shades of green and gray that frame the landscape. A truly breathtaking sight.

The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception symbolizes the purity and grace of Mary, conceived without original sin. She is traditionally depicted wearing white and blue robes, with her hands clasped and the moon at her feet, a symbol of light and hope. On San Cristóbal Hill, her image rises like an icon, watching over the city from its heights.

Morro Las Papas, at 1380 meters above sea level, is a popular pre-Andean hill among hikers from Santiago. Its name comes from the curious rock formations at its summit, which resemble a bunch of potatoes, and it is part of the Sierra de Ramón mountain range. The climb is ideal even for families and beginners.

The Ferrier Lookout offers one of the most expansive and spectacular views in Torres del Paine National Park. From its summit, you can see the Paine Massif, the Baguales Range, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and the lakes that dot the Patagonian steppe. The climb is steep and exposed, but the panoramic view is well worth the effort. I highly recommend bringing trekking poles and sturdy footwear!

Pucón is located on Lake Villarrica and, with numerous restaurants, small supermarkets, hotels, and hostels, is perfectly geared for tourists and the starting point for our hike up the Villarrica volcano. Since the sheer number of tour operators overwhelmed us, we'd appreciate a recommendation! At 6 a.m. sharp, we set off with a group of 11 people and four guides by bus to the entrance of the national park. Equipped with hiking poles, helmets, gas masks, gloves, sturdy rain gear, gaiters, hiking boots with matching crampons, butt sliders for the return trip, and an ice axe, which we used primarily to slow ourselves down on the descent, we set off. The climb was very strenuous. From the rim, covered in fresh snow, we could see into the crater and, in the perfect weather, had a fantastic panoramic view. In the evening, we jumped into the lake again and celebrated the sunset in Pucón with numerous other visitors.

Absolutely great view. I never use hiking poles, but I missed them on the descent and in the wind at the summit.